One of my absolute favorite color combinations in black and blue. For years I was told that blue (especially navy) and black just don’t mesh, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The two balance each other like members of the same shade, the black grounding the blues while the blues adding a subtle flare and modernity to the black. And whereas this Graham & Brown room is the perfect example of light blue and black creating a mix of sweet and edgy, this Elle street style shot shows how neutral navy is.

(Images via Graham & Brown & Elle.)